Feeling isolated, some UMD freshmen at home try to connect with campus community "It doesn't feel like I'm even in college right now.” Freelance Reporter September 16, 2020
To discourage social gatherings, College Park Council votes to increase fines to $1,000 The city's public services director says the pandemic has heightened the need for a greater penalty. Clara Niel September 9, 2020
“Your own little bomb shelter”: Some UMD students turn to local hotels for fall housing Several College Park hotels are offering students discounted long-stay packages for the fall semester. Anaya Truss-Williams August 11, 2020
As first month of rent looms, UMD students fight to terminate on-campus apartment leases Students have reached out to lawyers, flooded social media feeds and organized email campaigns to raise awareness. Angela Roberts July 31, 2020
Commons and Courtyards residents must be allowed to cancel their leases OUR VIEW: UMD can't let its students be cornered into paying for on-campus apartments. Diamondback Editorial Board July 22, 2020
UMD students in Commons, Courtyards rush to re-lease apartments as fall semester nears Some residents believe new rules for the fall should give them the right to terminate their leases. Angela Roberts July 21, 2020
UMD dorms, on-campus apartments release more information about fall housing Students living in on-campus housing will participate in a COVID-19 training and awareness program. Madison Peek June 17, 2020
It doesn’t matter if ‘defund the police’ is politically wise Don’t ask whether ‘defund the police’ will hurt Democratic politicians. Zachary Jablow June 11, 2020
College Park City Council approves plans for student housing project behind CP Towers Current plans propose a nine-story building with a “clubhouse” on the top floor. Jonathan Tercasio May 7, 2020
Construction continues on College Park apartment complex project amid COVID-19 The project includes 393 housing units and more than 60,000 square feet of retail space. Jonathan Tercasio April 24, 2020